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Sunday, November 18, 2012

Individual Turkey Pot Pie for what to do with Thanksgiving Leftovers #SundaySupper

Ahhh Thanksgiving. You ate too much, you have far too many leftovers and you are sick of the traditional cold Turkey Sandwiches that you pack for Black Friday shopping excursions. Or, you come from a household like mine where your other half refuses to eat leftovers. For that reason, I am not sure I will ever host a Thanksgiving dinner at my house (instead, I will just come over and cook at your house).

This week's Sunday Supper, hosted by Nicole at Daily Dish Recipes will come in handy for most of those hosting the big dinner in a few days. More leftover recipes than you will find on any other website.

For my contribution, I had to make leftover Turkey Pot Pie. Since the big Turkey day has not happened yet, I had to make do with what was in my kitchen. Come Black Friday morning, the ingredients will change. Use whatever raw leftover veggies you have for an easy and healthy meal. If you have excess green beans, corn, potatoes, mushrooms, etc., keep them aside for this next day recipe. I use 1% milk with a wheat flour to make my roux and use a ton of natural seasonings. The wonderful thing about individual pot pies is you can personalize it for every palate.

Do not overfill your ramekin like I did. Huge messy mistake and causes your pretty slaved over lattice design to get burned (although you covered it in aluminum foil).

The topping
Pie crust (I use pre-made, I am not a baker....)
1 egg yolk

Saute EVOO + onion for 3 minutes, add garlic and veggies for 5+ minutes depending on what you are using.

Meanwhile, melt your butter and add the flour. Stir for one minute on med heat. Add your milk plus more based on the consistency you prefer, add stock and whisk to combine.. Add your veggies and shredded turkey.

Place in a ramekin, do a lattice (or try) on top. Brush with egg yolk and bake on 400 for 30 minutes, lightly covered with aluminum foil until the last 10 minutes.

As I mentioned above, we have a ton of amazing ideas for those leftovers. Check them out! What will you make with your leftovers?

Your other half won't eat leftovers??! I plan my meals for leftovers! Although my husband constantly makes fun of all the little bits of this and that in the frig left over from previous meals. What a wonderful idea for leftovers with your individual pot pies!! I could do that just with all my veggies. Perfect!

Super cute. Individual pot pies are on my list of must make. I actually don't know if I have ever had homemade pot pie. I know I have never made it. So this would be the perfect way for me to test the waters. Happy Thanksgiving to you too Megan!